Instead of long bus journeys or haggling with cabs, see Sigiriya Rock and Dambulla Cave Temple in one stress-free and illuminating private tour from Colombo and west coast hotels. With your own air-conditioned vehicle to relax in and a driver-guide to share the UNESCO-listed sites’ history, cover more ground in a day, be free to make other stops, and obtain a deeper understanding of both attractions than if exploring alone.

Is this trip right for you?

• The entire trip is private (transfers and sightseeing); only you and your associates take part in the trip.
• This 1-day trip packs a lot in. It’s one of the most popular Sri Lanka tours; we run in our original style, perfect for those who look for a one-week trip and a desire to do the most with it. If you are after a more leisurely trip in Sri Lanka or a shorter trip, please check our other tour itineraries.
• Sri Lanka can get extremely hot in the summer. While we aim to do our walking tours and city tours early in the morning or afternoon, when it’s cooler, remember to keep water on you and to bring a hat, sunscreen, a long-sleeved shirt, and anything else that will protect you from the sun.
• Part of traveling with serendipity means respecting local cultures and sensibilities. That way, you get the most out of your interactions with local people and environments. We visited a number of temples on this trip, and to enter them, you must have clothes that cover your wrists and below the knee. At the same time, you have to remove the head covers and shoes upon entering the temple. Please click here to know more about the rules and regulations pertaining to Sri Lanka temple visits.

Why you'll love this trip

• Visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress, the proposed 8th-century world wonder, one of the oldest landscaped gardens in the world, which dates back to the 5th century.
• Visit Dambulla Golden Temple, the sacred pilgrimage site for 22 centuries with 157 Buddha statues and paintings (with a surface area of 2100 m2). 
• a guided hike at Sigiriya Rock Fort to learn about the historical site.
• Jeep safari in the national park of Minneriya in search of wild elephants, jackals, deer, mongooses, monitors, and other creatures frequently seen in the park.

Best price guaranteed

We guarantee the best price. If you find the same tour package at a cheaper price elsewhere, we do match the price of other tour packages and, furthermore, add a further 10% discount to it.

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The price you see on the product pages is the exact same rate that you see in the final stage of the trip booking. There are no hidden fees and taxes such as GST, BTT, service charge, nation-building tax, hotel tax, etc.